To make the Indian sweet gulab jamun, we traditionally use khoya or milk solids. But there are other ways to do it! T...
This Easy Rasmalai Recipe features soft and spongy rasgulla swimming in a silky smooth cream perfumed with almonds, p...
Samosas are perhaps one of the most popular Indian savory snacks and a fixture among the many Diwali treats. They are...
Aloo tikki -- or potato patties -- were a staple at my house growing up and my mother's favorite snack. Stuffed with ...
Jalebis are much-loved sweets in India: You can get a bowl of freshly fried jalebis on the street any day, but theyâ€...
Sweet Potato Pakora Chaat is my take on the traditional Indian chaat. Chaat translated from Hindi means to lick—a...
Paneer is a fresh unsalted Indian cheese that is made by curdling milk with vinegar or lime; the resulting milk solid...
My mom doesn’t bake much because when she was growing up in India, most homes didn’t have ovens (even today most ...
These vegetarian kofta (balls) are made up of mashed potatoes that are stuffed with a rich paneer-nut-dried fruit fil...
I like to think of pakoras as the Indian tempura. They're a staple of Indian life, and are the perfect accompaniment ...
Chaat is a broad term for savory vegetarian snacks. This version is from Nidhi Jalan, founder of Brooklyn-based Masal...
A kheer is everyone’s favorite Indian dessert! Simply delicious, comforting, creamy and rich, kheer is usually made...
A wonderful candy-like sweet that tastes like marzipan with the added richness of ghee. It has a firm texture like fu...
This has to be one of the most popular and delicious dals in India. Luscious and rich with a deep flavor, this dal is...
Cauliflower Chaat Salad with Tamarind Date Chocolate Chutney
Besan ladoo is an iconic Diwali mithai. It is first mithai recipe I perfected and has been my favorite since childhoo...
Dahi bhalla is a chaat (street food) popular in Delhi with versions all over South Asia. It’s creamy and filling wi...
Halwa is an Indian dessert that can be made with different ingredients, such as wheat flour, almond flour, semolina f...
Biryani is one of the most celebrated rice dishes in India. For Diwali, when the food is predominantly vegetarian, th...
Spicy Paneer Fingers with Dates and Almonds
Mangalore buns have a cult following in India, and I can see why! I am so proud that they hail from my hometown, whic...
This popular seasonal dessert is made with Gajar or carrots in North India in the wintertime, when red carrots are ab...
Indian Whole Wheat Griddle Breads: Chapatis
Mango lassi is a refreshing, cooling drink served with meals in India. It’s a childhood favorite, made vegan in thi...
There is something decadent in the simplicity of shortbread cookies. Bursting with flavors, this easy cookie is gorge...